Monstera deliciosa

The coconut coir pot is fully plantable, meaning you can place the entire container directly into a larger decorative pot or into the ground. Ensure the soil is fertile and well-draining, and keep it consistently moist but not waterlogged.

While the Monstera deliciosa is famous for its fruit, it rarely produces it when grown as a typical indoor houseplant. Fruiting generally requires the significant space, humidity, and intense light levels found in a greenhouse or an outdoor tropical environment.

This plant prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Avoid placing it in direct, harsh sunlight, which can scorch the large, glossy leaves.

As a natural vine, the Monstera deliciosa appreciates support. Providing a moss pole or a trellis will encourage it to climb and help it develop its signature large, fenestrated leaves more quickly.

It is a fast-growing perennial that can reach up to 10 feet indoors with proper care. You can expect to see new leaves regularly during the active growing season if the plant is kept in a warm, humid environment.

The Monstera deliciosa is only hardy outdoors in USDA zones 9 and above, and even then, it requires protection from frost. If you live in a colder climate, it should be kept in a container and moved indoors or into a greenhouse during the winter months.